2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 2011 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Toyota Venza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Toyota Venza would be higher. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK (201 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Venza. (182 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Venza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Venza weights approximately 206 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Because 2011 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Venza will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Venza. (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 2011 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | SLK | Venza |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4135 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1816 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2431 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 67 L |
